Adding Plants To Your Decor Can Make A Big Difference
Are you looking to add some life to your home decor? Plants can do the trick for you. "But I haven't really grown any indoor plants and we don't have any space" you say. Or maybe you have tried but the effort wasn't successful. Whatever the case, here are a few basics to rejuvenate your effort to grow indoor plants.
How much time can you devote to your plants? A plant has "needs," so ask yourself if you will be able to take care of the plant before you commit to it. Some plants require a lot of attention, and some flourish with almost no attention at all. Cacti and evergreens need very little attention, but an African violet needs almost daily attention.
When you buy your house plants, first check the label in the pot and see if you have adequate lighting to match. Where do you want to place your plants? Plants that do well with partial or full shade can go just about anywhere, with the exception of east or west facing windows. Plants that require direct sunlight need to be placed near those windows.
Choose plants that match your space requirements and decor. A small space could easily be overwhelmed with a fichus tree in the corner of the room, but small flowering cacti on a tiered plant stand or three sizes of braided bamboo on a coffee table would be perfect. Consider their foliage, color, and blooming cycles to blend with the room.
Temperature is another consideration. Some plants like coo...
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